TO: RE: Those interested in Automotive Technology Automotive Technology Scholarships The, through a fund within the PAA Foundation, awards scholarships to young people to develop the skills necessary to work as a technician in the new retail motor vehicle industry in Pennsylvania. Applicants should demonstrate their interest in pursuing a career in automotive technology through their acceptance to an automotive training program and the support of a sponsoring Pennsylvania new car or truck dealer. The PAA Automotive Technology Scholarships are available to students who are currently enrolled in, or seeking enrollment in, an automotive technology program. Recipients enrolled in degree programs at community colleges or four year universities, or non-degree certificate post-secondary training programs, in Pennsylvania will receive awards of up to $5,000 per year for a maximum of two years. Applicants must satisfy the criteria listed on the enclosed forms and provide all requested information. Applications must be completed by March 1, 2018, and mailed with appropriate postage to: PAA Scholarship Application Automotive Technology PO Box 2955 Harrisburg, PA 17105. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Melanie Stine at (717) 255-8311, extension 3327 or mlstine@paa.org or Jane Toto at extension 3318 or jtoto@paa.org.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION The PAA Automotive Technology Scholarship is awarded to students based on their interest in pursuing a career in automotive technology as demonstrated by their acceptance to an automotive training program and the support of a sponsoring Pennsylvania new car or truck dealer. The scholarships can be used at four year colleges or universities, community colleges or technical schools in Pennsylvania that offer manufacturer specific training. The scholarship is available for tuition, fees, books, tools and other eligible educational expenses. The Foundation does not pay scholarships to individuals, but instead authorizes the grant to be paid directly to the institution to be credited to the individual student s account. Recipients must be full-time students with at least 12 credits per semester. The PAA Scholarship Committee will award scholarships based on the following criteria: 1. Recipient must be employed and/or sponsored by a franchised new car or heavy-duty truck dealership in Pennsylvania. 2. Academic achievement of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 3. Involvement in extracurricular activities such as: sports, organizations, clubs or community service. The scholarship is automatically renewed for the second year if the recipient continues to be enrolled as a full time student in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and is sponsored by a Pennsylvania new car or truck dealership. Required Attachments Completed Student Background Sheet 2 Completed Essay Questions 1 Completed Survey from a non-related instructor, mentor or manager (Faxed to Jane Toto at 717-255-8340) 1 non-related letter of recommendation, from someone other than the person completing the survey, discussing the applicant s qualities which will allow him/her to succeed in an automotive technology program. Official High School or College Transcript with raised school seal New Vehicle Dealer Sponsorship Form This application and the required attachments must be completed and returned on or before March 1, 2018. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The applications will be reviewed by a committee and the winners will be notified by mail no later than May 1, 2018. The application should be completed and submitted with supporting materials to PAA Scholarship Application Automotive Technology, PO Box 2955, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Student Background STUDENT INFORMATION Name: Date of Birth: Student ID or SSN: Phone #: Cell #: E-Mail Address: (must include) HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of High School: Date of Graduation: High School Contact: Phone #: Current Year of Study (circle one): High School Senior Freshman Sophomore Junior College Senior COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of College/School you will/do attend: Date of Entrance: Major(s)/Field(s): Full Time: Part Time: Credits per Semester: Post Secondary School Contact: Phone #: E-Mail Address: ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT A NEW CAR OR TRUCK DEALERSHIP? Dealership Name: Phone #: Sponsoring Dealership Name (if different from above):
Instructor, Mentor, Manager Survey Circle appropriate response. Fax to Jane Toto at (717) 255-8340. Student s Name: 1. Please rate the overall work ethic of the student (showed up to school/work on time, good attendance, good communication, worked well with others). Poor Average Good Excellent 2. Please rate the overall automotive knowledge and aptitude of the applicant: Poor Average Good Excellent 3. Please rate the overall learning attitude of the applicant: Lacks Ambition Shows Interest Is Highly Motivated 4. If able, would you be willing to hire this student? No Yes 5. Would you recommend this student receive this scholarship? No Yes Instructor/Mentor Name: Employer/Dealership Name: Instructor/Mentor Phone Number: Instructor/Mentor Signature: Please complete survey and fax to Jane Toto at 717-255-8340.
Sponsoring New Car or Truck Dealer Form To be completed by the student: Name: Date of Birth: Phone #: Cell #: E-Mail Address: (must include) To be completed by the Sponsoring New Car or Truck Dealer: Please Circle Do you have an interest in being a sponsoring dealer? Yes No Have you interviewed and selected this student? Yes No Do you plan to provide at least part-time work to the student? Yes No (at least 200 hrs/year) New Car or Truck Dealership Name Dealership Owner: Phone #: Email: Signature of Sponsoring New Car or Truck Dealer:
Material Submission THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION. 1. 2 ESSAYS (each typed, double-spaced essay should be approximately 3/4 to 1 page in length) 1. In a well-developed essay, explain your interest in automotive technology and you career plans within the new vehicle industry. 2. What areas of expertise within the field do you feel you excel at and why? Provide examples. 2. Sponsoring New Car or Truck Dealer Form 3. 1 Letter of Recommendation You must supply 1 non-related letter of recommendation discussing the applicants qualities that would allow them to succeed in an automotive technology program. This should be a separate individual from the one completing the instructor/mentor/manager survey. 4. 1 Instructor/Mentor/Manager Survey The instructor/mentor/manager survey must be faxed separate to Jane Toto at (717)255-8340. It should not be completed by the writer of the applicant s letter of recommendation. 5. A typed list of any organizations, clubs, community service, sports or other extracurricular activities, including Skills/ VICA and any awards, recognitions, honors, or achievements. 6. Transcripts - An official High School transcript with raised school seal must be submitted with this application. Applicant Signature I certify that all information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all decisions made are final and not subject to review or appeal. I further understand that any information provided in this form will be shared with PAA Scholarship Committee members. Signature of Applicant Date Mail complete application materials in one 9 x 12 envelope to: PAA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - Automotive Technology PO BOX 2955 Harrisburg, PA 17105 AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. DEADLINE: POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2018